Solution:
The heat energy absorbed by a body is determined by three parameters.
(i) Body mass: The amount of heat energy required is directly proportional to the object’s mass.
(ii) Increase in body temperature: The amount of heat energy required is proportional to the increase in body temperature.
(iii) The body’s material: The amount of heat energy required is determined by the object’s substance, which is measured in terms of its specific heat capacity c.